Cast your burden on the Lord,
And He shall sustain you;
He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.
Psalm 55:22
Casting our cares on God may seem like a welcomed relief, but for some of us it is a frightening experience. Giving our anxieties/worries to God means we allow God to be in control instead of ourselves. This can be threatening for those of us who find our security in being in control at all times.
Sandra was a perfectionist. Everything had to be done right. If the project couldn't be completed without error, then Sandra didn't do it at all. Not surprisingly, Sandra struggled with anxiety attacks because she could not live up to her own unrealistic expectations. She did not give herself the latitude to finish a project behind schedule, or to do the best she could with the time given to her.
Are you a lot like Sandra? Do you need to be in control no matter what? Casting our anxieties on God allows us the freedom to do the best we can and feel good about ourselves even if a project is not done perfectly. God tells us that it is wize to give him control because he loves us and wants good things for us. We can trust him with significant concerns. He invites you and me to let him bear the load of our worries.
When we give our anxieties to God, we are choosing to let go of control.
Serenity Meditation Series "Setting New Boundaries" Daily Devotions for Those in Recovery, MacDonald, Brown & Mitsch - Counselors of the Minirth-Meier Clinic, Published by Thomas Nelson Publishers
And He shall sustain you;
He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.
Psalm 55:22
Casting our cares on God may seem like a welcomed relief, but for some of us it is a frightening experience. Giving our anxieties/worries to God means we allow God to be in control instead of ourselves. This can be threatening for those of us who find our security in being in control at all times.
Sandra was a perfectionist. Everything had to be done right. If the project couldn't be completed without error, then Sandra didn't do it at all. Not surprisingly, Sandra struggled with anxiety attacks because she could not live up to her own unrealistic expectations. She did not give herself the latitude to finish a project behind schedule, or to do the best she could with the time given to her.
Are you a lot like Sandra? Do you need to be in control no matter what? Casting our anxieties on God allows us the freedom to do the best we can and feel good about ourselves even if a project is not done perfectly. God tells us that it is wize to give him control because he loves us and wants good things for us. We can trust him with significant concerns. He invites you and me to let him bear the load of our worries.
When we give our anxieties to God, we are choosing to let go of control.
Serenity Meditation Series "Setting New Boundaries" Daily Devotions for Those in Recovery, MacDonald, Brown & Mitsch - Counselors of the Minirth-Meier Clinic, Published by Thomas Nelson Publishers
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